Upstart Wealth Management, LLC

Youxi Liu is a CFP® and PFS™ associated with Upstart Wealth Management, LLC, with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Upstart, Liu worked at Paradigm Wealth, Inc. and Federmann Financial Advisors Inc. Outside of advisory work, Liu engages in independent consulting for software, education, tax, and other professional service providers. Upstart Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and optional tax preparation services. The firm manages approximately $386 million across 91 client households and employs customized investment strategies that include separately managed accounts, ETFs, and, for select clients, equity derivatives and borrowing within accounts.

Russell Kroeger is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Upstart Wealth Management, LLC and Paradigm Wealth, Inc. (Trayecto), where he is the Founder and CEO, focusing on designing and building technology products for financial advisors and consumers. His prior experience includes roles at Michael Powsner CPA, Paradigm Wealth Architects, LLC, and Yeske Buie Inc. Upstart Wealth Management provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs discretionary, asset-allocation strategies using model portfolios and a range of implementation vehicles, including derivatives and margin, which are uncommon among peer team firms.

Yoo Chung Chang is a financial advisor at Upstart Wealth Management, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Upstart Wealth Management, he worked at yooVIN and has a background that includes roles in the restaurant industry. He serves as a board member for the nonprofit CHAAD, where he assists with tax-related issues. Upstart Wealth Management provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs discretionary, asset-allocation strategies using model portfolios and implements them through various vehicles, including separately managed accounts and ETFs, with a notable use of derivatives and margin.

Michael Powsner is a CFP® and PFS™ with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Upstart Wealth Management, LLC since 2014 and was previously associated with Michael Powsner CPA d/b/a Powsner & Thomas CPA's and Michael Powsner, CPA. Upstart Wealth Management provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs discretionary, asset-allocation strategies using model portfolios and various implementation vehicles, including separately managed accounts and derivatives, and manages approximately $294 million across about 89 clients.